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Downing, George W – Age 20, Year: 1865 – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

George W Downing – 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38284399   NAID File Unit: 38284396     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 3d US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  3 artillery

ID: 19479275

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: MEMPHIS

Residence

State born: Tennessee (Tenn.)

County born: Shelby

Town born: 

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 20

Height: 5’ 1“

Complexion: blk

Eye color: blk

Hair color: blk

Record Info

NAID: 38284399

NAID File Unit: 38284396

Microform: M1818

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